The pieces are largely interchangeable on Monarch's varsity seven. On Saturday, it was Elissa Mann leading the pack. Photo by Karen McCoy.
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This meet was held October 26 at Crossroads Park in Gilbert. Desert Vista's Dani Jones made a move in the final 200 to pull away from Highland's Kristi Rush. Those two were 43 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. 17 teams competed, with top 9 advancing to state meet. Desert Vista was the team champion, followed by Highland, Corona del Sol, Mesquite, Basha, Chandler, Mountain Pointe, Rincon, Buena
Race was held October 26 at Crossroads Park in Gilbert. Ryan Silva of Rincon made a strong move with less than a mile to go to beat Corona del Sol's Nate Rodriguez. Team winner was Highland. 17 teams competed, with top nine advancing to state. After Highland, it was Corona del Sol, Desert Vista, Rincon, Buena, Mesquite, Perry, Hamilton and Gilbert